Mercedes F1 chief cracks awkward COCAINE joke on live TV

Ted Kravitz commentates on pitlane action — Photo: © IMAGO

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Mercedes F1 chief cracks awkward COCAINE joke on live TV

Ted Kravitz causing mischief once again

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Thursday 23 May 2024 03:00

Ted Kravitz was once again involved in a chaotic moment at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, telling a Mercedes team member that he was 'naughty' after a hilarious joke.

Sky Sports F1's 'Ted's Notebook' show, hosted by Kravitz, has become a much-loved part of Formula 1 race weekends, with behind-the-scenes reaction and gossip surrounding each day supplemented by surprise guests.

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The show often catches teams packing up after a chaotic race day, or relaxing team members with their colleagues, before Kravitz comes along and wreaks havoc into their day, shown live on Sky Sports.

One particular scene in Imola, however, was cut from the show once it was put up on YouTube.

Ted Kravitz is a well-loved member of the Sky Sports team

James Allison is Mercedes' technical director

Sky Sports air cocaine gaffe

Allison resumed his role as technical director with the Brackley squad at the beginning of 2023, having previously been promoted and focusing on other projects, including the INEOS Brittania America's Cup team.

Kravitz approached Allison, who seemed to be rather pleased with himself, after making a drug-related joke that was shown live on air.

Allison said: "I don't know what's in there, it might be all our cocaine!"

"No it's not. James. Don't say that. Such a naughty man, off you go," Kravitz playfully told the Mercedes technical director.

"It's not that," Kravtiz turned to the camera and said.

"He's just joking. I walked right into that, didn't I?"

Mercedes Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Sky Sports F1 Ted Kravitz James Allison Haas racing team